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The National Weather Service forecasts a major winter snow storm will hit Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS says accumulation at Sea-Tac could exceed anything seen since Nov. 1985, “a top five record for 24 hour snowfall amount.”

MyNorthwest.com will be tracking the latest developments in the storm including all the twists and turns from forecasters, transportation departments and public safety officials. Check back here for frequent updates.

7:00 p.m. SR 410 has been reopened, but WSDOT says that the roads are icy and drivers in the area should pick a lane and stay in it.

6:48 p.m. 成人X站’s Bill Swartz has snow in his driveway. So do his neighbors. But he thinks it’s odd there aren’t any kids out offering to shovel a driveway and earn some extra cash. He would have paid someone! Read more here.

6:25 p.m. Snoqualmie Pass has been reopened. Read more here.

Listen to Ted Buehner, National Weather Service

6:12 p.m. Only one real problem spot on the roads tonight: SR 410 Eastbound, where a collision at milepost 18 near 254th Ave E. has closed the road. A detour is in place.

6:03 p.m. A nice reminder : It’s getting dark & temps are dropping. Where it’s wet on the roads, ice will form. Drive appropriate to the conditions.

5:43 p.m. Sea-Tac is readying supplies and cots for stranded travelers but they want to make sure passengers don’t use the airport as a shelter. Read more here.

5:34 Traffic reporter Kimi Kline describes the current road conditions in the lowlands as wet and clear, but warns that the roads could easily get icy overnight.

5:24 p.m. We’re still getting fantastic photos from readers and listeners, like this one from Alicia in Bothell.

You can submit your snow photo here.

5:12 p.m. Ted Buehner with the National Weather Service is on live with Ron & Don now. You can stream it here.

5:09 p.m. The City of Everett has closed some of their city services, like libraries and the senior center, due to weather. Everett is keeping an updated list on the city’s of what’s closing and when.

5:05 p.m. The City of Seattle reports that Wednesday will be a normal garbage pick up day (but that could still change if snow happens.) Not sure if that means you? You can .

4:59 p.m. Everett Police are searching for their stolen snow plow. Read more here.

4:47 p.m. Linda Thomas just blogged about what Northwest snow coverage looks like around the U.S. Read it here. Amazingly enough, the UK’s Daily Mail didn’t mention Amanda Knox in their story!

4:38 p.m. Leaving work? Check traffic cameras to make sure your route home is clear.

4:32 p.m. Class and activities have been canceled for Seattle Schools on Wednesday. Get more school closure updates here.

4:15 p.m. Sean DeTorereminded the Ron & Don Show that King County Metro buses are running on snow schedule. Be sure to before you leave the house.

3:55 p.m. Just did a quick check with all the WSDOT cameras out there and it appears it’s snowing in the S. Everett/Lynnwood area. Looks pretty frigid in the Northend.

3:44 p.m. The National Weather Service is still staying it’s going to snow about 5-10 inches on Wednesday. Expect it to begin about 4-6am and continue ALL DAY! Listen to Ted Buehner, National Weather Service forecaster

3:29 p.m. Sunny in Seattle. No snow. It looks really dark to the north.

3:16 p.m. “There’s no convergence zone tomorrow,” Brad Coleman with the National Weather Service explains to Ron & Don. The new front will move in from the south, which means Seattle can’t hide behind the Olympic Mountains this time.

3:05 p.m. 成人X站 traffic reporter Kimi Kline just said it’s snowing in Monroe.

3:02 p.m. Whether we get two or twelve inches of snow a lot of people aren’t taking any chances. Tire shops, like the Les Schwab in Ballard, are very busy with customers putting on snow tires.

If you don’t have snow tires, the State Patrol says the best advice, if you have to be out on the roads in the snow and ice, is to ease up on the gas pedal and keep a lot of distance between you and the driver in front of you. By Ursula Reutin

2:48 p.m. WSDOT snow plows on I-5 in Olympia

2:25 p.m. “I don’t think any WSDOT is going to be able to keep up” with this kind of snow fall. -Ted Buehner, National Weather Service forecaster

2:15 p.m. National Weather Service: Snow showers will tapper off this evening, cold air will move in. Temperatures will be below freezing in most of Western Washington thorough tonight into tomorrow. Impacts: frozen roads, bitterly cold wind chill. Temps in some places (in Whatcom County) close to zero with wind chill.

2:12 p.m. The National Weather Service updates their forecast and says the big snow will hit Wednesday at 4:00 a.m. They’re sticking by 5-10 inches of accumulation.

2:00 p.m. It appears almost sunny in downtown Seattle, but according to satellite images on the National Weather Service website, the northend is seeing a lot of precipitation.

1:42 p.m. Pictured: Seattle DOT tanker truck is full of salt brine. According to the Flickr page, “SDOT uses Magnesium chloride to treat city streets during periods of snow and ice.”

1:39 p.m. Businesses are closing early; corporate Starbucks offices shut at 3:00 p.m. Non-essential staff at Joint Base Lewis McChord are allowed to go home at 3:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m. Reporter Tim Haeck just shouted that it’s 21 degrees in Bellingham, 32 in Everett! Brr. And according to WSDOT, I-90 remains closed.

1:07 p.m. First time in the snow! – Sent in by Dave Nelson

See full photo gallery of MyNorthwest.com user submitted photos. Submit your snow photos.

12:57 p.m. WSDOT webcam views of Bellevue, Federal Way and Mill Creek.

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12:40 p.m. Starbucks says they will release corporate office workers at 3 p.m.

12:33 p.m. @seattledot tweets: “Wet snow falling in Seattle, north of 75th, but not sticking. #seasnow #wasnow”

12:27 p.m. KOMO News van gets into accident. @komonews tweets: “Be careful out there, folks!! Our news van just spun out on I-5 at MP 210, approx. 30 mi. south of Bellingham. Now waiting for tow truck.”

12:08 p.m. I-90 pass update – @SnoqualmiePass tweets: “Still no word on the reopening time. Crews finishing up a couple more avalanche shoots. #wasnow”

12:07 p.m. National Weather Service meteorologist Brad Coleman gives 97.3 成人X站 FM’s Dori Monson Show a forecast update.

“We actually have some significant weather going on right now, especially north of Seattle in the convergence zone, Snohomish County,” says Coleman.

For drivers hitting the road this afternoon, Coleman says: “We’re a little concerned about this afternoon’s commute here in the metropolitan area. Temperatures will drop down to freezing probably before people head home.”

As for the big snow event forecasted to come in tomorrow, Coleman says it will likely enter the Seattle area around 4 a.m.

11:56 a.m. Rain showers turn to snow at 97.3 成人X站 FM studios on Eastlake Ave in Seattle.

11:45 a.m. 97.3 成人X站 FM news anchor Jessica Gottesman reports six inches of snow in Issaquah.

11:43 a.m. North Kitsap School District announces it will release students one hour early.

11:38 a.m. @seattleweekly “Will Tomorrow’s Snowstorm Earn the -MAGEDDON Suffix Its Already Been Given? #probablynot” – on Cliff Mass’ scaled back forecast.

11: 34 a.m Seattle Schools report they will dismiss students two hours early.

11:20 a.m. National Weather Service Ted Buehner responds to Cliff Mass’ scaled back forecast on 97.3 成人X站 FM’s Ross and Burbank Show.

“In talking with Cliff earlier today, of course he’s looking at the University of Washington’s MM5 forecast model output, and it is really backed off,” said Buehner. “But all the other models are continuing the same trend.”

Buehner says there are lots of tools used for forecasts and they’re not all right.

“One will be right today and terribly wrong the next day, and vice versa, but so far this winter the one that has probably done the best is the European model [one of the tools used for National Weather Service forecast].

Tonight: Snow. Low around 28. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

11:17 a.m. @myballard reports on twitter: “Snowing pretty good on Crown Hill. Roads are getting slushy – saw spinning tires in Safeway parking lot. Take it easy out there.”

11:12 a.m. @wsdot_traffic tweets commute warning: “Today’s word of the day is snow. With more snow in the forecast, have you thought about your commute home? Now is a good time to plan ahead.”

11:10 a.m. Reporter Chris Sullivan returns to 97.3 成人X站 FM studios. He says snow is bordering Seattle at Northgate and falling north of Tukwila. Heaviest snow fall seen on his morning tour was in the northend from Shoreline to south Everett.

WSDOT live snapshots in Shoreline and Everett:

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10:45 a.m. University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences Professor Cliff Mass gives 97.3 成人X站 FM’s Ross and Burbank an update on his “scaled back” forecast.

“I don’t think there will be 14 inches in Seattle,” says Mass. “I think it will be more like 2 to 5 inches in the Sound.”

10:43 a.m. 97.3 成人X站 FM reporter Chris Sullivan (@newsguysully) tweets: “Getting closer. Snow showers in Renton to South and Northgate to North. Seattle be ready.”

10: 30 a.m. Rain falls at 97.3 成人X站 FM studios.

10 a.m. ” says the top story headline at The Seattle Times.

“How much snow could fall in the Seattle area Wednesday now appears to anybody’s best guess,” reads the first line of the .

9:59 a.m. News Chick Linda Thomas posts AAA winter driving tips, plus asks for your advice in navigating winter roadways.

9:20 a.m. MyNorthwest.com user Glover Weiss sent in this wintry weather pic of the Denny Creek area on I-90.

See the full gallery of snow pics sent in by MyNorthwest.com users.

9:12 a.m. 97.3 成人X站 FM Sports Reporter Bill Swartz sends in a pic from Newcastle.

8:50 a.m. University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences Professor Cliff Mass is forecast on his .

“The latest series of model runs are in and to me they suggest we need to scale snow totals down over Puget Sound to 2-5 inches,” writes Mass.

8:45 a.m. National Weather Service’s Brad Coleman gives Seattle’s Morning News an update on the snow forecast.

8:07 a.m. 97.3 成人X站 FM reporter Tim Haeck reports live from Seattle’s emergency operations center. Read Tim’s full report.

7:21 a.m. Patrick Conrad with the Washington State Department of Transportation says drivers should stay put if they’re not comfortable in winter weather driving conditions.

“There could be black ice in areas that you don’t see. That’s what makes it very tricky,” says Conrad. “Only go out if you feel comfortable enough to drive in the conditions.”

7:17 a.m. Traffic reporter Kimi Kline reports Snoqualmie Pass is closed in both directions. Kline reports the pass will likely remain closed for at least four hours.

7:07 a.m. 97.3 成人X站 FM reporter Chris Sullivan calls in with updates on his snow chase around the Puget Sound. Chris reports no significant signs of snow on the Eastside. But he says conditions are slushy around Tacoma and Federal Way.

6:30 a.m. Dustin Guy with the National Weather Service says we will see snow Tuesday, but even more snow will come in on Wednesday.

“Today will be relatively minor compared to tomorrow,” says Guy. “We have a Winter Weather Advisory up through the afternoon hours. We’re looking at some wet snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible [Tuesday].”

6:07 a.m. School closure updates. Several schools are closed Tuesday due to winter weather forecast. Bookmark: School closure updates page

6:05 a.m. Washington State Patrol Trooper Keith Leary offers advice for drivers facing winter weather conditions.

“Our advice, be prepared, really number one is to watch what it’s going to do. Keep tuned into what the weather is going to be doing. Have your vehicle full of gas. Make sure you’ve got some extra clothing in your vehicle, some extra food.”

5:05 a.m. King County Metro’s Linda Thielke says Metro plans to run buses, but if conditions worsen they may have to limit service.

“If it is as bad as it’s forecast, we may have to go to our emergency services network which really reduces the bus system down to 50 or 60 bus routes.”

Buses are currently on snow routes in King County. are available online.

5:01 a.m. Ted Buehner at the National Weather Service tells 97.3 成人X站 FM Seattle’s Morning News we could see 6-12 inches – and that means everybody.

“This time this is moisture riding up and over the existing cold air and essentially everybody is going to see snowfall with it.”

5 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a .

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT.